| There are more than just a handful summer things to | | | | The older kids can learn how to surf and join beach |
| do in New York City. If you are looking for fun, exciting | | | | games such as frisbee, volleyball and tennis. Some of |
| and energy-filled activities for a family vacation, then | | | | the beaches hold events and festivals that you can |
| the Big Apple is perfect for you. | | | | also check out with your family to feel the New York |
| The fist thing to do to kick off your summer vacation | | | | City vibe. |
| is to get a 360-degree bird's eye view of the entire | | | | One of the best things to do to enjoy the nice summer |
| New York City - its five boroughs (Manhattan, Bronx, | | | | weather is spend an afternoon in Central Park. It is a |
| Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island), its surrounding | | | | great opportunity to be close to nature in the middle of |
| waters and the Statue of Liberty - from the Empire | | | | a busy city. Your family can have quality time together |
| State Building's Observatory. In addition, within the | | | | for a little picnic. Kids (and parents) can have fun with |
| Empire State Building is an interesting ride that will | | | | a carousel ride and inline skating. You can also visit the |
| definitely be a hit to kids of all ages - the New York | | | | Central Park Zoo for some wildlife encounter - lions, |
| Skyride, which provides a three dimensional virtual tour | | | | zebras, penguins, polar bears and over a hundred |
| of the entire city. | | | | more different species of animals. |
| Tours and cruises are best to join at the beginning part | | | | New York City is a shopping mecca. Whether you are |
| of your trip to New York City. They provide an | | | | looking for clothes, shoes, accessories or toys, New |
| overview of all the things to see and do that the city | | | | York City has a store waiting for you. Your kids can |
| has to offer. The Liberty Cruise provides an interesting | | | | express their creativity by making their personal |
| introduction of New York City with amazing views of | | | | stuffed animal at the Build-A-Bear Workshop. A visit at |
| the Manhattan skyline and Ellis Island. The cruise, of | | | | the FAO Schwartz will definitely make your kids go |
| course, includes an up close look at the great | | | | wild. It is the ultimate toy store any kid could ask for. |
| American icon, the Statue of Liberty, that will sure give | | | | You can find everything at FAO Schwartz - from the |
| you a renewed sense of freedom. | | | | regular Barbie dolls and Transformers collectibles to |
| If you are looking for something educational and | | | | kid-sized Mercedes 500SL. |
| interactive for your kids to do this summer, New York | | | | There are a lot of accommodation choices in New |
| City has the world's best museums that you can take | | | | York City. There are even those that are particularly |
| them to. The Children's Museum of Manhattan caters | | | | family-friendly. Among the best places for your family |
| to the inquisitive minds of young children which houses | | | | to stay is at the Hilton Times Square. The hotel lobby |
| exhibits that will challenge their creativity. The museum | | | | holds an entertainment complex complete with |
| features themed displays, such as Nickelodeon's Dora | | | | restaurants, retail stores, a movie theater and even a |
| The Explorer and Go Diego Go, to catch the little kids' | | | | wax museum. Hilton Times Square prepares programs |
| attention and to entice them to participate in the | | | | for children and also offers babysitting services. The |
| activities. Older kids, on the other hand, will truly enjoy | | | | best thing about the hotel is that it is located right in the |
| roaming around historic aircrafts, particularly those used | | | | middle of Times Square, giving you an easy access to |
| in the second World War, in the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space | | | | all the fascinating summer things to do in New York |
| Museum. | | | | City. |
| Summer means lots of outdoor activities. Hit any of | | | | To learn of all the things to do in New York City and |
| the New York City beaches and join all sorts of fun | | | | plan your summer vacation, please use our road trip |
| things to do. You can take this opportunity to teach the | | | | planner. It leverages the collective wisdom of |
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| and look for shells that you can add to your collection. | | | | planning interactive and enjoyable. |